Questioning American Politics?

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Did our continental plates shift? Did we just decide to become a country that establishes a selected monarchy on the will of a few? What happened to voting? What happened to our elected officials? Do they blindly follow the party? Do political parties not hold elections anymore? These questions have unfolded since President Joe Biden stepped down from the democratic election. It's up to us, the concerned American citizens, to question and demand answers about this shift in our political landscape. 
When did America become a monarchy? The " hierarchy" in the democratic party forced a democratically elected President who won the primary to step down from office. The time to decide was a year ago. However, they did nothing, and we, the people, are in a situation that we never asked. I am demanding answers. To some of these valid questions?

 

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NRSKarenRN said:

Here's an idea ran across in my internet travels tonight:

Philly Inquirer Opinion 7/29/24

Why Kamala Harris should choose a Republican as her running mate

My vote for Adam Kinzinger perfect running mate in this scenerio.

 

I would find his acceptable and it wouldn't change my vote but it's a horrible idea.  He's not even in politics.

Her Veep should be a qualified well established Democrat that holds an elected position such a governor or a senator and has some experience.  Preferably one that is more centrist and moderate to capture some swing voters.  Harris has seemed to draw in some of the minority and young voters that Biden struggled with but there's a undecided factor there that needs courting.

 

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nursej22 said:

Harris is not the nominee yet, officially. Primaries and caucuses choose the delegates who then choose the nominee. The delegates were elected, and they will in turn, elect a nominee. 
During the general election in November, all citizens may cast a vote. 
As for me, I have no party affiliation, so I had no say in choosing delegates. My state is so small, that it has role in the final electoral count. It's always been this way. 
 

Yes, she and to be honest. I can see the country going red now. Please let me know her plan.

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Tweety said:

I would find his acceptable and it wouldn't change my vote but it's a horrible idea.  He's not even in politics.

Her Veep should be a qualified well established Democrat that holds an elected position such a governor or a senator and has some experience.  Preferably one that is more centrist and moderate to capture some swing voters.  Harris has seemed to draw in some of the minority and young voters that Biden struggled with but there's a undecided factor there that needs courting.

 

Neither millennials nor Generation X support her as a Presidential candidate. Please let me know what policies speak to the people of a younger generation??

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luv2 said:

Neither millennials nor Generation X support her as a Presidential candidate. Please let me know what policies speak to the people of a younger generation?

abortion, LGBT issues, student loan forgiveness, diversity, just off the top of my head.  Obviously they aren't a demographic that is easily won over.  

By "young" are you defining millennials and Gen X as "younger generation"?  Elder millennial are well into their 40's and Gen X are solidly middle aged.      When I think of the younger generation of potential voters, I'm mainly considering Gen Z.  

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Youth-led progressive organizations have warned for months that Biden had a problem with young voters, pleading with the president to work more closely with them to refocus on the issues most important to younger generations or risk losing their votes. With Biden out of the race, many of these young leaders are now hoping Harris can overcome his faltering support among Gen Z and harness a new explosion of energy among young voters.

https://apnews.com/article/biden-democrats-young-voters-2024-161caa432cf440a029e998409940b4a2

https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-beat-trump-gen-z-young-voters-poll-1930610

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/07/31/kamala-harris-young-voters-gen-z-mobilizing/74566303007/

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Tweety said:

abortion, LGBT issues, student loan forgiveness, diversity, just off the top of my head.  Obviously they aren't a demographic that is easily won over.  

By "young" are you defining millennials and Gen X as "younger generation"?  Elder millennial are well into their 40's and Gen X are solidly middle aged.      When I think of the younger generation of potential voters, I'm mainly considering Gen Z.  

https://apnews.com/article/biden-democrats-young-voters-2024-161caa432cf440a029e998409940b4a2

https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-beat-trump-gen-z-young-voters-poll-1930610

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/07/31/kamala-harris-young-voters-gen-z-mobilizing/74566303007/

Honestly, these are speaking points that have no plan in place. I agree abortion is an issue, but how can electing VP Haaris help with abortion when the Supreme Court overturned it? That is why we need to vote for Congress blue to get abortion laws officially passed. The president can only pass an executive order that can always be overturned at the end of his or her term.

 

What types of laws can a president pass that are not executive orders and can not get re-issued with a new president?

 

The only reason Biden's student loan forgiveness did not happen is because of the Judicial Branch. That is why we need to create a sea of blue in Congress to get meaningful legislation.

Please do not confuse an algorithm with a vote.

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luv2 said:

Neither millennials nor Generation X support her as a Presidential candidate. Please let me know what policies speak to the people of a younger generation?

Climate change, housing affordability, gun control, 

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luv2 said:

Yes, she and to be honest. I can see the country going red now. Please let me know her plan.

https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/

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luv2 said:

Honestly, these are speaking points that have no plan in place. I agree abortion is an issue, but how can electing VP Haaris help with abortion when the Supreme Court overturned it? That is why we need to vote for Congress blue to get abortion laws officially passed. The president can only pass an executive order that can always be overturned at the end of his or her term.

 

What types of laws can a president pass that are not executive orders and can not get re-issued with a new president?

 

The only reason Biden's student loan forgiveness did not happen is because of the Judicial Branch. That is why we need to create a sea of blue in Congress to get meaningful legislation.

Please do not confuse an algorithm with a vote.

Fair enough. Ideas without a plan are just ideas and often campaign rhetoric to get votes.  I understand.

Some of us are going to vote for her on her stance and the party platform, maybe not necessarily a plan on how she's going to get it done.  For me personally it's a clear choice between someone who may not necessarily spell out an agenda detail by detail verses a liar and a Republican.  I may not even agree with some of her stances but it's an easy choice. 

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luv2 said:

Neither millennials nor Generation X support her as a Presidential candidate. Please let me know what policies speak to the people of a younger generation?

Which Harris campaign messages or policy visions do you think are off putting for those voters?  Please let me know why you think they won't support Harris. 

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I don't think it's a true statement that millennials and Gen X don't supper her as a Presidential candidate, as I think a sizable amount do, particularly female, queer people and people of color.  I think it's a bit too soon to tell who Harris's base is going to shape into.

Millennials I think have felt disillusioned over the years, have massive student debt, can't afford a home, etc. and have become independent voters.  I think on some key social issues they are more aligned with Gen Z attitudes.  

I'm reading some studies that Gen X has become more conservative the last ten years along with some of the older millennials.  I think boomers are a mixed bag with most liberals staying liberal as they've aged.  I've read some that for a while millennial were more conservative voters than boomers.  But things do shift.

Biden did have a Gen X problem so perhaps Ms. Harris will.  By some definitions Ms. Harris is Gen X herself.

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/27/1217878506/gen-x-conservative-disapprove-biden

https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-read/poll-gen-x-gen-z-take-different-political-paths-rcna66264

 

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toomuchbaloney said:

Which Harris campaign messages or policy visions do you think are off putting for those voters?  Please let me know why you think they won't support Harris. 

I am struggling to support Vice President Harris because I feel she hasn't made significant contributions to improving the country. Can you provide a list of five pieces of legislation she has passed as the tie-breaking vote in the Senate? Rather than focusing on criticizing the Republican leadership in the Senate, it seems she hasn't actively advanced any meaningful legislative agenda that could benefit the country. Given this, I question how she would effectively lead as President. I also wish the Republicans hadn't nominated Trump, as I would have considered voting for them under different circumstances.

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nursej22 said:

Climate change, housing affordability, gun control, 

Instead of concentrating on the shortcomings of presidential leadership, I want to focus my efforts on flipping Congress to a Democratic majority to advance meaningful legislation. This situation feels reminiscent of the 2016 presidential race with Hillary Clinton. 

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